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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.43, 8,326.27 and 3,380.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.43, 8,326.27 and 3,380.83 is: 4,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.43 : 8,326.27 = 3,380.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.43/8,326.27 = 3,380.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.43x = 8,326.27 × 3,380.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.43x = 28,149,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,149,674.14/6,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.62

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